Garden Games · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

Gets handed down. The cheap sets get binned.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Plays ages 3-99
Sets up in 60 seconds
No batteries needed
Packed gift-ready
Ships 2-3 days
Plays solo or group
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

It's 1:58pm. You need her outside for 40 minutes.

The plastic sets crack by August. This one's different: solid construction, 3 soft velcro balls, inflatable target core. She'll play it this weekend, and again next summer. Your friend's kid will beg to borrow it.

You get a genuine break. She gets better aim, strategy, and a win that sticks because she earned it. No screens, no mess, no guilt.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

Everything unpacks ready. No assembly, no hunt for batteries or missing bits.

Target Ball Game set laid out showing all components

In the box

The target stand

Sturdy inflatable core that stands upright on any flat garden surface. Takes 2 minutes to set up. Folds down small enough for a cupboard.

✓ Inflatable design, lightweight to carry
✓ Stays put in light wind
✓ Works on grass, patio, or deck

Three velcro target balls in different colours

In the box

Three velcro balls

Soft, grippy, and stick instantly to the target. Won't dent the fence or crack the window. Safe enough for younger siblings to join.

✓ Stick and release cleanly
✓ Designed for hands aged 3 to adult
✓ Wash clean, reuse for years

Target Ball Game in Jaques signature gift packaging

Play style

Gift-wrapped and ready

Arrives in Jaques' signature packaging. No brown cardboard, no extra wrapping needed. Hand it straight to them on a birthday.

✓ Looks thoughtful, not cheap
✓ Instructions printed inside
✓ Works as a gift from the moment it lands

Hurry, this won't be here forever.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

While they play

What she's building while you're on the call

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

🎯

Hand-eye precision

Every throw teaches distance and aim. Her brain's learning angles without a maths textbook in sight.

💪

Fine motor strength

Gripping, aiming, releasing. Wrist and shoulder work that screens never ask for.

🏆

Self-set goals

She decides the score, tracks her own progress, celebrates without permission. That's confidence.

🤝

Turn-taking

If a friend joins, she learns to wait, cheer, and handle losing. Real play teaches real skills.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents say it best

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

Minutes of genuine focus

Long enough for a work call, a shower, or a coffee that's still warm. Not so long she gets bored.

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Balls, infinite games

Race to 10 points. Knock it down from distance. See who lands all three. Rules change every visit.

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231

Years Jaques has made games

We've been building toys since 1795. This isn't our first garden game. It shows.

Why this matters right now

Over 100 million Toys and games sold Over 231 years, we've learned what lasts and what doesn't. This is the latter.

23,000+ Families already playing Orders from people like you, buying for the same 2pm peace and the same heirloom hope.

60 days To change your mind If it doesn't earn its place in your garden by then, send it back. No argument.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why this one, not the plastic version from Amazon

	Jaques Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game	Cheap Alternatives
Lasts more than one summer	✅	❌ Cracks by August
Balls don't harden or go mushy	✅	⚠️ Cheap velcro degrades in 3 months
Feels solid in her hands	✅	❌ Hollow, wobbles, lightweight plastic
You can pass it on	✅	❌ You'll throw it out
Ships in 2-3 days, plays this weekend	✅	❌ Amazon 5-7 day wait
30-day money-back guarantee	✅	⚠️ Return hassle with third-party seller
You're buying from 1795, not a warehouse	✅	❌ Generic, no history

Jaques

✅ Built to last years
✅ Balls stay soft
✅ Proper weight and feel
✅ She plays it grown up
✅ Ready this weekend
✅ Easy returns
✅ British heritage, not generic

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic breaks fast
❌ Velcro dies quick
❌ Feels cheap, hollow
❌ Binned next year
❌ Long warehouse wait
❌ Return puzzle
❌ Nameless, faceless

Hurry, this won't be here forever.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions parents actually ask

How old should she be to play?

3 and up play it beautifully. A 3-year-old learns to grip and aim. A 6-year-old tracks scores and makes up rules. An adult still plays for real. It grows with her.

Choosing between this and the smaller version, or the wooden board game?

Buying for a birthday outside, aged 4-7? This is the one. Wants something for rainy days instead? Try the board games. Both are Jaques, both are built to last. Pick the one that fits where she'll play most.

Is it really worth the price compared to the cheap plastic set?

The plastic set costs less today, but you'll buy another in 18 months when it cracks. This one costs more once. She plays it at 5, at 8, at 12. Your niece borrows it. You pass it to her kids. Pennies per game, spread over years.

What if she doesn't like it?

Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. No questions. We've been making toys since 1795. We stand behind them. Most parents don't send them back. They send us photos of her playing it again next summer.

How much does it cost?

The Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game is £24.00 today (down from £34.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Hurry, this won't be here forever.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

We've made games and toys since 1795 because children need to move, to aim, to beat themselves yesterday. The Target Ball Game sits in that line: no batteries, no screens, no learning curve. Just throw, stick, and win. We made it for the garden because that's where real play happens. We made it solid because you're buying it for summers, not weeks. It's not fancy. It's built to be loved.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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